Disclaimer: I was sent these items in exchange for my fair and unbiased review
All pictures were taken with my Google Pixel XL, at night with less than perfect lighting for fun
Choetech 29W USB-C Power Delivery (PD) Fast Charger
Good decided to change their charging spec again this year in a good way. The Pixel/Pixel XL now properly support USB PD over both 5V and now 9V as you can see by the included charger with both phones. Last year’s Nexus 5X/6P only supported 5V/3A i.e. 15W, but this year Google bumped it up to 18W which in theory will give you more efficient charging at a faster rate due to the reduction of heat at higher voltages.
Choetech made a USB-C PD charger that supports a broad range of USB-C compatible devices, none of which I own aside from the Pixel XL since the Nexus 6P seems to be picky about what fast charges it and what doesn’t.
In the box:
USB C-C 1[m] cable
29W USB PD Charger
Documentation
The charger has more of a dual tone/texture with a smoother plastic on the bottom rim, and a textured one everywhere else. One thing that is hard to miss is the physical size of this charger; it dwarfs Google’s stock one, and even some other multiport chargers. This could be due to the tech required for a 29W charger, although I’m not exactly sure why it’s so large with only a single USB-C Port.
On the front you will of course find the USB-C port, and above it a subtle blue charging LED. As we turn to the back there is a handy fold away 2-prong wall plug that should be convenient if you travel a lot.
Unfortunately, I don’t have a way to really test the voltages like I did for previous phones because the USB-C PD spec makes it difficult. I know there is a way to check the voltages via a USB-PD power sniffer, yet I wasn’t about to spend ~$300+ on something that I wouldn’t use that often.
Here is the rated charging output:
5V/3A
9V/2A
14.5V/2A
Overall this charger works as it should, and despite its large size it would still be great for travel/bringing to work due to the folding plug in the back.
Choetech USB A-C Braided Cable 3-Pack
Last year we had to deal with non-compliant USB A-C cables everywhere in addition to a wider adoption of the USB-C spec for phones. Now, the majority of companies are on board, and meeting the USB spec thanks to Benson Leung.
I purchased a figurative ton of cables last year in an attempt to replace my then irrelevant Micro USB cables. I spent a good amount of money and time finding quality cables which at the time were very expensive. Choetech sent me a 3 pack of braided USB A-C cables that are nearly identical in quality to the i-Orange ones I paid $12-18 for each last year, yet now you can get a 3 pack for the price of just one cable.
Braided cables looks better, are generally more durable/expensive than your traditional USB-C cable. The ones I was sent feature a metal housing that feels solid, and looks great. I tested all 3 cables with a multimeter to ensure they were allowing the proper current to be pulled i.e. they have a 56K ohm-m resistor which is what Benson Leung checks for.
Choetech USB-C (2.0) Cable 2 Pack
If you want to rapidly charge (fast charge/quick charge) your Pixel/Pixel XL, then you need to use a USB C-C cable. This 2-pack contains both a 2[m], and 1[m] USB C-C cable that both allow your Pixel to quick charge on both the stock charger, and 29W one that Choetech also offers. I verified that rapid charging shows up on my phone no matter which cable I use (Choetech, or OEM Google) as they should. The only downside I can find is these only support USB 2.0 data transfer speeds not 3.0 which is fine because most people don’t have a USB-C port on their laptop/PC. These cables aren’t braided like the USB A-C ones, but they still feel nice. I’ve actually owned a number of these dating back to the early days of my Nexus 6P, and they have held up well over time. None of my cables have frayed, broken, or otherwise had issues over the past year. These cables are premium in the sense that they will last a long time despite not looking as nice as some other offerings. I keep one of these and a variety of cables, chargers, and adapters with me in my work bag just in case I might need one during the day, or when I’m out in the field.
Choetech USB C-A Adapter
USB C-A adapters aren’t the most common things you might need, yet they’re still very useful if you need to plug a flash drive into your phone, or another peripheral.
Choetech sells a small 3-Pack of these adapters which come in gold, blue, and black. Personally I prefer a more subtle color like black, although having a choice between colors can be refreshing. Each adapter is made in such a way that it should work with most cases. I was able to use it on my Nexus 6P with a Spigen Rugged Armor case, but it wouldn’t fit in my Pixel XL’s Speck Presidio (YMMV).
Both of my phones were able to instantly recognize any flash drive I plugged into them via these adapters unlike some of the earlier ones (I own one that’s very picky) that were very inconsistent. I then decided to test one of these USB C-A adapters on my desktop since my motherboard has a USB 3.1 Gen2 Type-C port. I was able to plug my flash drive into the adapter, and use it without any problems (see pictures below).
Overall these adapters are more of a convenience than a necessity for most people, but it’s always good to be prepared. If you do get one, Choetech makes a strong case with their nice metal compact package.
Here is the adapter with my Nexus 6P (I used my Pixel XL to take all of the pictures in this OP at night with less than ideal lighting)
I have a USB-C port on my motherboard, so I decided to test the adapter (shown below for reference)
Congrats on the free swag, but terrible review. People on xda @ google pixel want to know whether it can safely fast charge their phones. For instance see Bensen review .
I've been using the Motorola Turbo Charger and it charges the Pixel far faster than the included Pixel charger.
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neyenlives said:
I've been using the Motorola Turbo Charger and it charges the Pixel far faster than the included Pixel charger.
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I find that hard to believe for a variety of reasons. First you're using an A-C cable which limits you to 1.5A charging i.e. 7.5WSecondly the included pixel charged will outputs 18W in phases so it will push 9V/2Aor 5V/3A depending in what the phone is requesting from it via PD.
I have a Motorola Turbo charger so I can easily prove my point with really data if need be.
neyenlives said:
I've been using the Motorola Turbo Charger and it charges the Pixel far faster than the included Pixel charger.
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I doubt this as well. Unless you have real data, I wouldn't be making these claims. Simply seeing "charging rapidly" is NOT indicative of ANYTHING. I have gotten this message to occur falsely before with chargers.
It shows "rapidly charging"
Nitemare3219 said:
I doubt this as well. Unless you have real data, I wouldn't be making these claims. Simply seeing "charging rapidly" is NOT indicative of ANYTHING. I have gotten this message to occur falsely before with chargers.
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I got this 29W PD charger and charged my Pixel XL rapidly. I hope I can get a USB C amperemeter to get some real data.
Any recommendations on a car charger that will fast charge the pixel as well as the 6p
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biggiestuff said:
Any recommendations on a car charger that will fast charge the pixel as well as the 6p
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Just got THIS and it works wonderfully.
Also bought the 1 usb-c + 2 usb a version of the Choetech charger above (kobo, watch, phone) and it, too, works perfectly.
manxam said:
Just got THIS and it works wonderfully.
Also bought the 1 usb-c + 2 usb a version of the Choetech charger above (kobo, watch, phone) and it, too, works perfectly.
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Hmm that looks exactly like the spigen one. I wonder if they are from the same manufacturers. Thanks for the suggestion.
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SNH48 said:
I got this 29W PD charger and charged my Pixel XL rapidly. I hope I can get a USB C amperemeter to get some real data.
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Get a USB Doctor or USB Ampere Sleeve, they are kinda cheap and work well. Let us know how well it works and if you can compare it to the stock one would be awesome. The Review doesn't say much about how well it works..
Edit; they only cost ~$5 and work great, the oled gives the best readout
neyenlives said:
I've been using the Motorola Turbo Charger and it charges the Pixel far faster than the included Pixel charger.
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Turbo 15, 25 or 30? Do you know if the others work and charge any quicker?
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Turbo 15, 25 or 30? Do you know if the others work and charge any quicker?
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Nope but my wife said my a Turbo Charger started making a whistling noise last night while charging my Note 7 so.... lol... I'll get a new charger with my S7 Edge
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Nope but my wife said my a Turbo Charger started making a whistling noise last night while charging my Note 7 so.... lol... I'll get a new charger with my S7 Edge
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hah lol you live dangerously :good::laugh:
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Nope but my wife said my a Turbo Charger started making a whistling noise last night while charging my Note 7 so.... lol... I'll get a new charger with my S7 Edge
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I just ordered a Turbo 30 off Verizon site, it's 50% off, it's USB C and says it is Power Delivery compliant. For only $20, it's worth a try.
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Ravpower 20100mah Type-C & QC 2.0 Battery Pack
Overview: The Ravpower battery pack is supposedly the first USB Type-C battery pack out there. It charges the 6P using the USB Type-C standard of 5V/3A which is great because it’s the first true Type-C charger and battery out there not made by Google from what I have seen. I will compare the battery to the other ones I own which are just the regular QC2.0 standard and made by Aukey.
Ports/Charging:
The Ravpower features 4 total ports, now before you get carried away with the infinite possibilities of this I will first talk about what they offer.
Ports Comparison
Input Charging Ports:
There are 2 ports that can be used to charge the battery. The first is the conventional Micro-USB port. This port will allow you to have the battery with up to 24W, and is a good backup if you don’t want to charge it via USB Type-C. The next way the battery can be charged is via USB Type-C at 5V/3A (15W) which is slower than using a QC2.0 24W+ charger. I know there aren’t many 24W capable QC2.0 chargers but I have a 30W one made by Power Partners and it charges the battery a lot faster than my Type-C cable does.
Here is breakdown of the voltages/rates the battery can be charged at:
Output Charging Ports:
Type-C
The battery can charge up to 3 devices at once with its 3 output charging ports. The first and most relevant of these would be the USB Type-C port. It will charge the Nexus 6P/5X rapidly just as the wall charger would. I’ve had the battery for about 3 days now and it has been great! The USB Type-C port is reversible in terms of charging for this battery pack. The port can take 5V/3A and output the same 5V/3A to a phone so it cuts down on how many ports the battery needs.
USB Type-A QC2.0
This port features Qualcomm’s quick charge 2.0 standard and will quick charge any compatible devices at one of 3 voltages. The port can also charge the Nexus 6P/5X using a in spec Type-A to Type-C cable as you might expect. I have the iOrange cable and it will give me 1.5A as it should by the USB standard. I like the availability of a Type-A port because I can charge other devices from it while on the go.
USB Type-A iSmart Port
This is your standard 5V 2.4A USB Type-A port. There is nothing special about it in my opinion and they could have left this one out since the QC2.0 port also supports 5V/2.4A. It’s still there if you wanted to use it so I will leave it at that.
Here is a table of the output voltage and rates:
Battery I/O Rating Pictures
Design/Build Quality:
The design of the battery is nothing special, it’s a simple rectangle just like it should be. There is no reason to over design the appearance of an external battery as long as it gets the job done. I don’t mean this in a bad way at all because I like the simple design of it. There are 4 blue LED dots that indicate the battery level and they aren’t overly bright if you use it at night. There is a small button under the LED lights to turn the battery pack on or see its current battery level.
Let me get this out of the way: the battery is HUGE and might as well be a brick making up some old building in Philadelphia. With that being said the battery is solid but not too heavy overall. The battery is made with a plastic construction, but Ravpower does offer a 12 month warranty on it. I didn’t look to see what it covered, but I assume it should cover the standard defects but likely not physical damage. According to Ravpower these are the dimensions of the battery pack:
Here is a comparison between the 3 battery packs I currently have. (Aukey 10000mah Silver, Aukey 12000mah Black, Ravpower 20100mah Black)
Status Lights for each battery pack
What’s in the Box:
The battery comes with a mesh pouch to put it in while you are traveling about, but it has no extra pockets for anything else. There are also 2 micro USB cables included with the battery that can be used to charge the battery or a compatible phone. The flat style cables are nice and should be tangle free. I used one to charge my Bose QC20 (2015) headphones and didn’t have any issues. I would test them on another device, but I no longer have micro USB phones/tablets.
Dimensions
Overall 9.8/10
I’m enjoying the battery pack a lot and I think it’s worth the price right now. $47.99 isn’t bad for a 20100mah battery considering I have 2 Aukey ones (12500mah, 10400mah QC2.0 battery packs). The battery is big, but it has more than enough capacity to keep your phone/tablet alive for a few days at a minimum.
Here is a table comparing the Ravpower to the Google 22.5W Dual port Type C charger with different cables, I also tested my in spec Type A-C Cable using a 5V/4A charger
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So I would still need to get another C to C cable to charge my phone quickly, or use the included A to C at a lower speed?
fury683 said:
So I would still need to get another C to C cable to charge my phone quickly, or use the included A to C at a lower speed?
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You cna use the C-C cable that comes with your phone to rapid charge your phone. Any USB A-C cables are limited to 1.5A by design so it won't rapid charge with a Type A that is inspec. Out of spec ones might but its not worth the risk
Pilz said:
You cna use the C-C cable that comes with your phone to rapid charge your phone. Any USB A-C cables are limited to 1.5A by design so it won't rapid charge with a Type A that is inspec. Out of spec ones might but its not worth the risk
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Right, I just meant that if I wanted to keep this in my work bag or in my car, I would need another C to C cable, because the one that came with my phone would stay at home with the charger. Thanks for the review, I added it to my Amazon Wish List.
dammit pilz.....
ordered...
fury683 said:
Right, I just meant that if I wanted to keep this in my work bag or in my car, I would need another C to C cable, because the one that came with my phone would stay at home with the charger. Thanks for the review, I added it to my Amazon Wish List.
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Yes you need a C-C cable to rapid charge at the 5V/3A but you can charge slower with a Type-A to Type-C which will give you 5V/1.5A. The monoprice C-C USB 2.0 cable is inspec according to Benson so I would get that one. It's ~$13 I believe.
dadoc04 said:
dammit pilz.....
ordered...
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Let me know how it is. I try to write honest reviews since I do this for fun to help people out.
Pilz said:
Yes you need a C-C cable to rapid charge at the 5V/3A but you can charge slower with a Type-C to Type-C which will give you 5V/1.5A. The monoprice C-C USB 2.0 cable is inspec according to Benson so I would get that one. It's ~$13 I believe.
Let me know how it is. I try to write honest reviews since I do this for fun to help people out.
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That was a typo, right?
TheInVisibleGoD said:
That was a typo, right?
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No their 3ft USB 2.0 spec one was that much unless I'm thinking of another company.
Edit: the 6ft USB 2.0 spec C-C is $12.99
http://www.monoprice.com/mobile/pro...categoryid=10303&subcategoryid=1030319&cpncd=
I have this same charger. 70% off my town has been with out power for the past 3 days (including my house) and this thing saved me a few times already. I can fully charge my phone almost 6 times on 1 charge. It may be big but it charges fast and many times. I dig it
Just bought one today via Amazon with same day shipping! Question - can I charge my phone via USB A-C cable and simultaneously charge the battery with the C-C cable?
Cares said:
Just bought one today via Amazon with same day shipping! Question - can I charge my phone via USB A-C cable and simultaneously charge the battery with the C-C cable?
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I haven't tried but it might work. I know most batteries support I/O at the same time.
I will add the rest of the pictures tomorrow. Its been a very busy day so I haven't had a chance to take the other pictures
boynamedstacy said:
I have this same charger. 70% off my town has been with out power for the past 3 days (including my house) and this thing saved me a few times already. I can fully charge my phone almost 6 times on 1 charge. It may be big but it charges fast and many times. I dig it
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I've used it to charge my phone for the past 3 days just to test it. If has 2 dots left (~50% or less) which is good. The battery may but be metal or asthetically great but it gets the job done
OP updated with more pictures, tables, etc.
Pilz said:
No their 3ft USB 2.0 spec one was that much unless I'm thinking of another company.
Edit: the 6ft USB 2.0 spec C-C is $12.99
http://www.monoprice.com/mobile/pro...categoryid=10303&subcategoryid=1030319&cpncd=
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No, I'm saying about a C-C and a Type-C to Type-C cable, aren't they the same cable?
TheInVisibleGoD said:
No, I'm saying about a C-C and a Type-C to Type-C cable, aren't they the same cable?
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Yes you're absolutely correct that should have said A-C for the second part. I mistakenly thought you were referring to the monoprice cable cost I'll be sure to fix that thank you!
Edit: I corrected that typo from earlier thanks for clarifying that for me
Pilz said:
Yes you're absolutely correct that should have said A-C for the second part. I mistakenly thought you were referring to the monoprice cable cost I'll be sure to fix that thank you!
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No worries mate, I must say that I was confused as well...
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No worries mate, I must say that I was confused as well...
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I'm glad you let me know so I could fix it. Now I'll have to see how the battery holds up on my trip
Pilz good call... mine came about an hour ago... this is dope!
dadoc04 said:
Pilz good call... mine came about an hour ago... this is dope!
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I've been enjoying mine lately plus its capacity/size arent bad for what it is. I'll see how TSA likes it in my carry on because they are always stupid
Yet another review for a charger. I was provided this charger at a heavy discount (not free) for an unbiased review.
UPDATE: Use code 6SLDGOIQ to get $6 off the charger from amazon, below. I don't know how many times this code will work, but it was provided by the Choetech rep that provided the charger to me. Comment here whether or not the code works for you please.
Get it here: http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0...etech usb c&qid=1452477270&ref_=sr_1_4&sr=8-4
Pros:
- rapidly charges Nexus 6P without issue (peak current of 2920mA according to Ampere) while using Choetech USB C cable
- packaging is mostly recyclable (except the polymer pouch)
- supports QC 2.0 tech (which I couldn't test because I don't have any devices to utilize this function)
Cons:
- charger heats up to 141*F whole charging the 6p, whole the Google brick only heats up to 94*F under the same conditions
Other thoughts:
- size is SLIGHTLY larger than the included Nexus 6P charging brick (see pics)
Would I buy it again: absolutely
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Check OP for $6 off code. I can't verify if it works, but it was provided by the Choetech rep. If it doesn't work, let me know and I'll remove it. Hope you guys can take advantage of it. Good charger [emoji106]
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How hot does it get when charging? I just got mine and have noticed it gets really hot when charging. Much hotter than the OEM charger. Also, with the 2m c to c cable they make I have only seen a max of about 1850ma when the OEM charger was pulling 2950ma when I switched to it to see. Is it possible I got a bad unit?
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How hot does it get when charging? I just got mine and have noticed it gets really hot when charging. Much hotter than the OEM charger. Also, with the 2m c to c cable they make I have only seen a max of about 1850ma when the OEM charger was pulling 2950ma when I switched to it to see. Is it possible I got a bad unit?
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I definitely had closer to 3A charge rate with their 2m cable. I never noticed if it overheats or not. I'll charge my phone later tonight for half an hour and see if it heats up and report back
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rice923 said:
I definitely had closer to 3A charge rate with their included cable. I never noticed if it overheats or not. I'll charge my phone later tonight for half an hour and see if it heats up and report back
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OK. I'm thinking maybe something is up with the one I got? I have their 2 meter cable and got no where near 3A. Did yours come with a cable? Mine had only a charger in the box. Thanks!
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OK. I'm thinking maybe something is up with the one I got? I have their 2 meter cable and got no where near 3A. Did yours come with a cable? Mine had only a charger in the box. Thanks!
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Charger and cable were separate items. I also use the 2m cable
Edit: charged the phone with Choetech charger and Choetech 2m cable from 6% up to 33%. Charging brick had a temperature of 141*F according to a handheld IR thermometer.
Edit 2: Charging with Google brick and Choetech 2m cable from 33%to 67%. Charging brick had a temperature of 94*F according to a handheld IR thermometer.
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OP edited to reflect heating comparison.
My 6p was able to charge at the proper 3A current using the Choetech charger.
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rice923 said:
Charger and cable were separate items. I also use the 2m cable
Edit: charged the phone with Choetech charger and Choetech 2m cable from 6% up to 33%. Charging brick had a temperature of 141*F according to a handheld IR thermometer.
Edit 2: Charging with Google brick and Choetech 2m cable from 33%to 67%. Charging brick had a temperature of 94*F according to a handheld IR thermometer.
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That is quite a bit hotter than the OEM charger. Thanks for checking this!
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That is quite a bit hotter than the OEM charger. Thanks for checking this!
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Indeed it's a significant difference in temperature. I didn't put it under cons since the temperature wasn't scathingly hot, but worth noting. However, I've decided that the Choetech will be my back up charger, and the Google brick will remain the one used more often.
And thank you for actually bringing this to my attention. Appreciate it
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I also received this charger along with both types of cables.
They work great! No temp issues at all, and this charger doesn't slow my phone to a crawl while charging like the OEM one does.
Honestly this is a great deal and a much nicer price point then the stock charger, and I prefer using it. Nice to see that inexpensive doesn't always mean cheap.
The actual female Type C plug feels cheap. You can hear something flexing when inserting it. It works though, will be a spare travel charger.
I reached out to the rep about the heating issue. I was basically told it's nothing more than a defective unit, as I was told that there is built in overheat protection.
Will update OP again when new unit arrives, again with temperature readings.
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Kinda worries me it lists Qualcomm QC 2.0 on the charger itself since we know the phones don't support it.
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Kinda worries me it lists Qualcomm QC 2.0 on the charger itself since we know the phones don't support it.
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That's also been on the back of my mind. But my rational for still using it is that the phone is the one that requests a charge from the brick, instead of the brick sending whatever charge it wants. My background for how these chargers work is extremely rudimentary compared to what's floating around in the USB C thread, but I'd think any device that inappropriately received 9v (QC 2.0) would have fried by now.
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I got this charger to test and it performs identically to the stock charger for me. I got it with some CHOETECH cables as well and the performance was on par with what I got from stock cable and charger. I got a 6 foot type c cable so I could get a little more reach and while I was successful on that front, the cable matters 6 foot cable in question did charge slower than shorter cables. This has been my experience with most 6 foot and longer cables, not just with type c but usb in general. I usually charge over night so it's not much of a hassle. On the days I may need a quicker top up however, I just use the CHOETECH charger and cable or stock charger and cable, whichever I'm closest to!
Choetech USB C review
Let me preface this review with the statement that the adapter and usb c cable were given to me for free for the purposes of the review. That being said, I’m not going to say this thing is great, if it isn’t and waste your money.
Now. On to the review
Choetech sent me a usb type c cable, and a fast charge adapter. The adapter model number is TC0001. I don’t recall the model number of the cable itself, and I left the packaging at home (I’m a truck driver). But it’s a standard 6 ft usb c to usb c cable. If you want to see a visual of it, you can watch the initial review video I did here
https://goo.gl/photos/PoHcFtpvmTKZbNsi7
The short version of this review is that it works exactly as advertised. I didn’t get a chance to try it with an auxiliary input cord, since I didn’t have a chance to hit a Walmart or best buy. But, I’ve tried both in every other combination.
Cord with stock charger, cord with choetech charger, choetech charger with stock cord. All of this was on a Nexus 5x (my only usb c device), and they all worked almost identically. The combo of the choetech cord and charger took about 15 minutes longer to charge from 4% than the stock setup from 4%. But, I was also driving, and listening to a podcast, whereas I was still and sleeping on the stock setup. So, I’m pretty sure in a apples to apples setup they would’ve been perfectly matched
Fit and finish
I am HARD on electronics. There’s no way around it. Between crap falling off my bunk, or table because I forget to secure it, or just the vibrations of the truck, or whatever. My stuff gets beat up. I can’t give you a longterm review on this thing. But, after 3 weeks of usage, every day, I’ll say that the charger looks exactly the same as when it came out of the box. The cable doesn’t show any frays or nicks or crimps, and the whole assembly still works just as well as before. I’ll say that the connection for the port seems to be a touch looser. But, that’s not to say it’s loose at all. More like the newness has worn off so that it’s not so tight. I still get that satisfying ‘click’, and I can still dangle my phone by the cord, if I really want to. No. I don’t recommend that test.
The phone itself is just fine, while charging. No overheating, no performance lag (outside of the normal stuff you get with the 5x… please google, fix it?). it shows the ‘charging rapidly’ message on the lockscreen, if you need that to get your warm and fuzzy, as well.
All in all, thus far, I’ve not used my stock charger in 2 weeks. And, if you gave me a blind test based solely on charging performance, I’m not sure I could tell you the difference.
A note of caution. I don’t have a usb c – usb a adapter, so I haven’t had a chance to use this thing in a data transfer or adb/fastboot command situation. Since you should always be using the stock cord for the latter, anyway, I’m not too worried about that. But I did want to let you know about the unknowns regarding transferring files.
My only concern (and this is why I wanted to test the insulation with an aux input cord) is the fact that you can feel the wires under the external sheathing. It’s not ridiculously obvious, and it doesn’t make me worry anything is going to get exposed just by rubbing the cord across a corner. But you can feel it, which means that people who charge and listen to music in their car might have issues. I simply don’t know.
That’s it. Hope this helps anyone looking.
Choetech
After doing a few weeks of testing with the latest Choetech Type-C to C *9.9ft(3M) cable and the Type-C 2.0 rapid travel charger, I think it's time I say a few words about them.
From my first impressions I was like wow this cable is super long. *Which could be a good or bad thing. I've been using stock cables for all my devices for a long time, and they have all been 3 to 4ft long. Which in today's world not long enough and not really logical if you need to have it behind a desk or while using it.
But anyways the cable is very nice and it actually snaps into my Nexus 6p. You can literally hang your *device from the cable without it falling to the ground. I tested the cable with CheckR app and it is approved and never had a issue charging my precious Nexus.
*Now for the charger not much I can say about it except that it just works. Charges my device from 5% to 100 in just over a hour. My Nexus says its charging rapidly on the lock screen. I have noticed sometimes when the charger is working really hard it makes a slight buzzing sound. But once the device gets to a certain percentage it stops. Now this isn't all the time just every so often. But it never effected charging. I highly recommend you all purchase these two products. You won't be dissatisfied.
Links:
CHOETECH Hi-speed USB-C to USB-C Cable 10ft(3m) for USB Type-C https://www.amazon.com/dp/B017W2RWAO/ref=cm_sw_r_other_awd_5qXNwb614QDTE
USB Type C Charger, CHOE 5V/3A 15W Rapid Wall Charger with the Latest Charging Tech *https://www.amazon.com/dp/B017I7EX46/ref=cm_sw_r_other_awd_CNXNwbRDTYX41
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RANDYRKELLY said:
But anyways the cable is very nice and it actually snaps into my Nexus 6p. You can literally hang your *device from the cable without it falling to the ground. I tested the cable with CheckR app and it is approved and never had a issue charging my precious Nexus.
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How did you use CheckR with a USB C cable? Far as I know, CheckR is strictly to test if a USB A-C cable has the correct resistors in place.
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rice923 said:
How did you use CheckR with a USB C cable? Far as I know, CheckR is strictly to test if a USB A-C cable has the correct resistors in place.
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By plugging it up to a USB type c PC port
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By plugging it up to a USB type c PC port
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When you open the CheckR app, there is an "i" symbol next to the donation symbols at the top. Clicking on that reveals a pop up that states the app is strictly for use with USB A-C cables. I'm aware you can still plug the cable into a USB C pc port, but my point is that it's a redundant test since the app isn't made for a USB C-C cable
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A while back I won a Choetech wall type C wall charger through XDA and Choetech. Those looking for an additional wall charger for their Nexus 6P or 5X should look no further. This one performs just as well as the original OEM version from Huawei. Came well packed in a small, sturdy cardboard box. Compact form factor makes it easy to carry around if you want to. My only wish is that it came with a cable but I can't quibble since I got the charger for free. Have been using it regularly for the last couple of months with no issues at all. Current Amazon price is $13.99
Go for it!
same here! I won one and it's pretty amazing, zero complaints from me. also super tiny
I have owned that charger from december. Its really great and as OP said it performs just as OEM charger. Well used money for me. There isn't even many of chargers like that available.
Just purchased 2 off amazon with USB to type C cables for 14.99.just make sure you pick the one with the Type C end cuz you can also get the micro USB if you don't choose...so far charge my phone fast as heck...
You're saying this thing can charge 5V/3A even though it uses a USB-A connection?
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You're saying this thing can charge 5V/3A even though it uses a USB-A connection?
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No, there is a type-c variant too.
Has anyone used this yet? Thoughts? It appears to be a new model.
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B01LGO9LE4/
Was gonna pick one up when they drop 10 bucks or go on sale. Looks perfect though and half the price of the belkin.
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I would wait to see if Benson reviews it, awful lot of stuff out there that operates out of spec.
I agree. Unless you absolutely need one right now, I'd wait until they review more stuff or just pony up $40 for the Belkin... WAY too much variation in how these manufacturers are producing USB-C chargers.
Nitemare3219 said:
I agree. Unless you absolutely need one right now, I'd wait until they review more stuff or just pony up $40 for the Belkin... WAY too much variation in how these manufacturers are producing USB-C chargers.
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I agree. I was totally in the dark until I started following Benson and Nathan. Especially with Aukey, I don't think I'll risk it. Plus it's only a 15w.
myboyblake said:
I agree. I was totally in the dark until I started following Benson and Nathan. Especially with Aukey, I don't think I'll risk it. Plus it's only a 15w.
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The quoted charger is actually over 18W, so it will charge the Pixel at full speed. I'd like to buy one because it's the only option, but... my 15W standard type C charger will hold me over for now.
bought 2 of these bad boys today. its 24w and quickcharge 3.0, also it comes with a 3ft usb type c charge cable for 12.99!
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B01KCAJ1HK/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o00_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1
jscharf10 said:
bought 2 of these bad boys today. its 24w and quickcharge 3.0, also it comes with a 3ft usb type c charge cable for 12.99!
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B01KCAJ1HK/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o00_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1
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It's USB A though....
myboyblake said:
It's USB A though....
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Yea it's USB A to USB C, IV had other USB C to USB C and there is no difference in charging speed for one, for two this is a good inexpensive option that comes with a USB A to USB C cable
I bought this charger along with a Black Squid Type-C to Type-C cable and it shows "charging rapidly" for me.
mastamoon said:
Was gonna pick one up when they drop 10 bucks or go on sale. Looks perfect though and half the price of the belkin.
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It is half the price but it doesn't include a USB c cable. The Belkin does. Just something to keep in mind.
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I bought this charger and it's working great. Using the USB a-c cable that was bundled with the Pixel.
My last car charger was a very similar, low profile Aukey one with QC 2.0 and I never had any issues with it either.
This is the one I use. Fast charges both my Nexus 6p and Pixel XL. I think it was mentioned by Benson to be good also.
https://www.amazon.com/charger-Nekteck-Charger-Adapter-Integrated/dp/B0172QQNBY
Tronsmart always has a rebadge version of what Aukey has or vice versa, anyone try this one?
https://www.amazon.com/Tronsmart-Charger-Delivery-MacBook-Tablet/dp/B01MRGTZZD
I bought one of these a few weeks ago but haven't used it yet.. Was waiting to get thumbsup from Benson first.
Looks like Nathan K on G+ has started testing it, looks iffy..
https://plus.google.com/102612254593917101378/posts/C6iWFDfSGt4?sfc=true
Pheno.menon said:
I bought this charger and it's working great. Using the USB a-c cable that was bundled with the Pixel.
My last car charger was a very similar, low profile Aukey one with QC 2.0 and I never had any issues with it either.
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Uh... the Power Delivery charging is ONLY through the USB Type C port... charging via USB A does absolutely nothing for you.
jscharf10 said:
bought 2 of these bad boys today. its 24w and quickcharge 3.0, also it comes with a 3ft usb type c charge cable for 12.99!
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B01KCAJ1HK/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o00_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1
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The Pixel does not support Quick Charge. Don't know what you will get from USB-A to USB-C.
Good setup is 5V/3A = 15W from a good USB-C charger and cable.
Best setup is 9V/2A = 18W from a good USB-C PD charger and cable
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The Pixel does not support Quick Charge. Don't know what you will get from USB-A to USB-C.
Good setup is 5V/3A = 15W from a good USB-C charger and cable.
Best setup is 9V/2A = 18W from a good USB-C PD charger and cable
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All I'm saying is these chargers are 24w / 3A , and when I plug in my pixel it tells me rapidly charging. I can get a full charge in the same amount of time as my charger I received with my pixel phone, or the Belkin USB type c charger I have , just trying to save you guys some money. As for reliability I had a 6p when they first came out and the battery and phone are still good in that an I have always used that charger. Hope this helps!
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The Pixel does not support Quick Charge. Don't know what you will get from USB-A to USB-C.
Good setup is 5V/3A = 15W from a good USB-C charger and cable.
Best setup is 9V/2A = 18W from a good USB-C PD charger and cable
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Although the Snapdragon 821 is capable of Quick Charge 3.0 for the Pixel, it looks like Google has elected to use the USB-C Power Delivery standard. I just looked up a bunch of very confusing technical stuff, but the big advantage of PD is use of the data connection within USB-C while charging. ( like from a computer ). I don't think there is very much difference in the rate of charging with PD vs Quick Charge. Rest assured, the Pixels will charge VERY quickly.
I'm on my way to work but this should sum it up, all sd821 are quick charge 3.0 capable, like I said this charger is 24w/3a an you won't be using the USB PD features while charging in your car anyway.
jscharf10 said:
bought 2 of these bad boys today. its 24w and quickcharge 3.0, also it comes with a 3ft usb type c charge cable for 12.99!
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B01KCAJ1HK/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o00_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1]
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That's a standard 5v 2.4A charger according to it's specs, at max you'll get 12w decent charge albeit not "max" but who cares, since the Pixel doesn't support qc. Using it with the stock pixel a to c cable should be safe, I wouldn't use an untested cable tho and risk frying the Pixel.
The blitzwolf usb-c +a car charger, non qc, is only $5 delivered on Banggoods on sale, comes usb-c cabled and has usb a slot. I use it and get a good safe charge from it.
The visnic has been tested to work well, only $10 but you need a cable too.
Hey all, just acquired my new Pixel XL. It's my first USB-c device so need to get some new cables... I was looking at USB-c car chargers on Amazon but not seeing any rave reviews on much. Do you all have any recommendations? Is there a certain standard of charger that is best for the Pixel (I.e. quick charge 2.0 or 3.0 etc)?
Thanks everyone for your input
AntikytheraTech said:
Hey all, just acquired my new Pixel XL. It's my first USB-c device so need to get some new cables... I was looking at USB-c car chargers on Amazon but not seeing any rave reviews on much. Do you all have any recommendations? Is there a certain standard of charger that is best for the Pixel (I.e. quick charge 2.0 or 3.0 etc)?
Thanks everyone for your input
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The pixels use usb-pd and not quick charge 2.0 or 3.0. Currently, there is not a lot of great options. there are a few threads taking about it in this forum.
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dragonsofcp said:
The pixels use usb-pd and not quick charge 2.0 or 3.0. Currently, there is not a lot of great options. there are a few threads taking about it in this forum.
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Check out http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=3474205
Shout out to @Nathan-K and Benson. I've spent hours reading their G+ pages and Amazon reviews and I'm blown away by the work they're doing trying to hold manufacturers accountable and keep consumers safe.
Tl;dr - most are junk currently, and some are even dangerous. 1 specific Verizon version for usb-c pd (TYPECPDVPC ONLY!) is the most acceptable one.
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Check out this spreadsheet it has chargers on it and one is type car. There are no perfect PD chargers at the moment (18W) AUKEYCC-Y7 and Verizon 27w TYPECPDVPC are the least bad. It is probably best to take the 3W hit at the moment and go for a 15W non PD car charger like the Belkin 15w F7U005bt04-BLK or Nomad B015NN0OKO. Personally I have gone for the AUKEYCC-Y7 PD charger as although not perfect it is at least cheap.
Bear in mind that some chargers come with a fixed USB-C charging cable. Ones that are cable less will need a decent cable as well. Decent ones cost as much as the chargers. So given the current price I recommend going for the Belkin 15W charger with built in cable
spreadsheet
https://docs.google.com/spreadsheet...x9dMDWqENiY2kgBJUu29f_TX8/edit#gid=1288176877
AUKEY CC-Y7 20 USD
https://www.amazon.com/Charger-Deli...F8&qid=1481192204&sr=8-1&keywords=AUKEY+CC-Y7
Belkin 15w F7U005bt04-BLK 25 USD (On sale!)
https://www.amazon.com/Belkin-USB-I...6&sr=8-1-fkmr0&keywords=Belkin+15w+F7U005bt04
I would stick with your existing USB - A charger and get a A to C cable.
None of the USB-C chargers are anywhere near good.
I just got this one two days ago based on Benson Leung's review. https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B014F2NQ36/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o00_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1
His review: https://www.amazon.com/review/R2Z6A...etail-glance&nodeID=2335752011&store=wireless
I found a link in one of these threads that has a easy to follow list. It doesn't appear to be updated so some of the newer items are not listed: https://usbccompliant.com/
James4.0 said:
I would stick with your existing USB - A charger and get a A to C cable.
None of the USB-C chargers are anywhere near good.
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So there's no issue using an old micro USB charging cable? I planned on using my old ones and I purchased a 2 pack of USB-C to Micro USB adapters from Amazon. Can't seem to get clarification about the micro USB chargers..
I have no clue with micro > C adapters. The OEM A>C cable works great and make sure any 3rd party A > C cables should have the required 56kΩ resistor.
I am using a few of these from Anker on an old .5a Moto charger, older Anker car charger and an extra thrown in my work bag.
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B01A6F3WHG/ref=od_aui_detailpages00?ie=UTF8&psc=1
aholeinthewor1d said:
So there's no issue using an old micro USB charging cable? I planned on using my old ones and I purchased a 2 pack of USB-C to Micro USB adapters from Amazon. Can't seem to get clarification about the micro USB chargers..
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Of course there is an issue, you need to use either use a micro to c adapter with a 56k ohm pull-up resistor in it or a an approved a to c cable that also has a 56k ohm pull-up resistor.
EDIT: make sure you bookmark that google spreadsheet and check it for up to date~ info.
clockcycle said:
Of course there is an issue, you need to use either use a micro to c adapter with a 56k ohm pull-up resistor in it or a an approved a to c cable that also has a 56k ohm pull-up resistor.
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Well that's why I asked.. lol
So the adapter that came with the phone is ok to use with old micro USB cables?
Droid_Junky said:
I just got this one two days ago based on Benson Leung's review. https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B014F2NQ36/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o00_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1
His review: https://www.amazon.com/review/R2Z6A...etail-glance&nodeID=2335752011&store=wireless
I found a link in one of these threads that has a easy to follow list. It doesn't appear to be updated so some of the newer items are not listed: https://usbccompliant.com/
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That visnic is no longer even on the spreadsheet
I got the v3 CCTA from tronsmart and returned it, the pixel sees it as a device when you unplug and plug it into 12v with car turned off/not powering socket..
The 27w Belkin is now considered bad after further testing has shown it to allow the pixel to backfeed power.
Oh, all Belkins are now in the bad -2 recommendation..
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aholeinthewor1d said:
Well that's why I asked.. lol
So the adapter that came with the phone is ok to use with old micro USB cables?
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A Micro to usb type c adapter didnt come with the phone. You can use the USB A to C cable that came with the phone with legacy chargers.
Has anyone plugged their pixel into an "old" charger and actually had an issue? I see lots of people going crazy about chargers and also see lots of people that use any old charger they have with a cheap adapter and they have no issue.
aholeinthewor1d said:
Has anyone plugged their pixel into an "old" charger and actually had an issue? I see lots of people going crazy about chargers and also see lots of people that use any old charger they have with a cheap adapter and they have no issue.
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I use my old charger with the oem a to c cable and my old a to micro cable with a micro to c adapter that has the 56k ohm resistor just fine, it's just slower than max, but no big deal. hardly ever have to use it, but have it just in case.
I have been using an old Anker pre QC charger and it has been working fine.
I haven't tried the QC3 charger in my wife's car yet.
For now the A>C cables with the 56 ohm resistor is the safe way to go.
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Droid_Junky said:
I just got this one two days ago based on Benson Leung's review. https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B014F2NQ36/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o00_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1
His review: https://www.amazon.com/review/R2Z6A...etail-glance&nodeID=2335752011&store=wireless
I found a link in one of these threads that has a easy to follow list. It doesn't appear to be updated so some of the newer items are not listed: https://usbccompliant.com/
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Plus one. Have this and love it.
I use this one I bought off Amazon. Been using it for a while. Never had any problems with it. Rapidly charges my pixel and you can charge 2 items at the same time. Check it out for yourself.
Belkin
The Belkin 15 watt used to be recommended as it was the charger for the 6p. I have used it with the 6p and now the Pixel. Not sure why it went from 2 to -1. Obviously it does not do PD with the Pixel, but I cannot see it doing harm. Same is true for the Google 6p wall charger. I sue that with the Pixel also. Any thoughts?
pclewis said:
The Belkin 15 watt used to be recommended as it was the charger for the 6p. I have used it with the 6p and now the Pixel. Not sure why it went from 2 to -1. Obviously it does not do PD with the Pixel, but I cannot see it doing harm.
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I would guess the change is for charging as noted. There are some further comments about a lack of IR drop compensation circuitry in the Google+ information below. I view the list as simply somewhat subjective opinions from an engineer, and like you said, I couldn't find comments in Google+ to suggest the Belkin you're talking about might pose a threat to a phone. My previous Razr M would tend to lose power when charging and using navigation, so I may just keep the Belkin PD model and see what happens with a replacement, in spite of the current -2 in the list.
https://plus.google.com/102612254593917101378/posts/dxxeQtDTXuW?sfc=true
moogaloo said:
Check out this spreadsheet it has chargers on it and one is type car. There are no perfect PD chargers at the moment (18W) AUKEYCC-Y7 and Verizon 27w TYPECPDVPC are the least bad. It is probably best to take the 3W hit at the moment and go for a 15W non PD car charger like the Belkin 15w F7U005bt04-BLK or Nomad B015NN0OKO. Personally I have gone for the AUKEYCC-Y7 PD charger as although not perfect it is at least cheap.
Bear in mind that some chargers come with a fixed USB-C charging cable. Ones that are cable less will need a decent cable as well. Decent ones cost as much as the chargers. So given the current price I recommend going for the Belkin 15W charger with built in cable
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https://docs.google.com/spreadsheet...x9dMDWqENiY2kgBJUu29f_TX8/edit#gid=1288176877
AUKEY CC-Y7 20 USD
https://www.amazon.com/Charger-Deli...F8&qid=1481192204&sr=8-1&keywords=AUKEY+CC-Y7
Belkin 15w F7U005bt04-BLK 25 USD (On sale!)
https://www.amazon.com/Belkin-USB-I...6&sr=8-1-fkmr0&keywords=Belkin+15w+F7U005bt04
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I bought two of the AUKEY ones and have been using them without issue and they charge fast. Using a choetech USB c to c cable on one of them and an Anker c to c on the other.
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Some further information has been posted on the Belkin car chargers:
F7U004bt04-BLK
https://plus.google.com/102612254593917101378/posts/fKDKFYqnWt1
F7U005bt04-BLK
https://plus.google.com/102612254593917101378/posts/dgqeFSM19bd
F7U006bt04-BLK
https://plus.google.com/102612254593917101378/posts/SYq8iPEGv2Y